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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Yamamoto dives in and scores a takedown into Garnier's guard.
Garnier trying to keep a closed guard but Yamamoto is proving a slippery customer.
Garnier seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Yamamoto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Garnier looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Garnier looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Garnier! #REVB#
Yamamoto tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garnier taking a breather here.
Yamamoto sneaks back into half guard.
Garnier looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Yamamoto wants to improve his position but Garnier is controlling well.
Garnier looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Yamamoto actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Yamamoto looking for submissions off his back.
Garnier trying to mount his opponent but Yamamoto defends it. #SUB#
Yamamoto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Garnier wants to free his trapped foot but Yamamoto is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Yamamoto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garnier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yamamoto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Garnier stalling.
Garnier is trying to control. Yamamoto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Garnier prevents Yamamoto from improving his position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Garnier looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Garnier tries to clinch up.
Garnier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamamoto.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice shot by Yamamoto.
Nice body punch from Garnier.
Ronald Garnier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot.
Garnier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garnier misses with a looping right.
Yamamoto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Garnier.
Garnier ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Garnier just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Garnier throws out a powerful jab.
Yamamoto moves forwards but Garnier connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Yamamoto scores with a takedown into Garnier's guard.
Garnier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamamoto is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ronald Garnier will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Yamamoto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD#
Yamamoto closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Garnier's guard.
Yamamoto passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Yamamoto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Garnier, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Garnier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Garnier is looking for a sweep.
Norifumi Yamamoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garnier manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Garnier wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Yamamoto is working for a kimura but Garnier is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Yamamoto is looking for a kimura here.
We've been hearing good reports from Yamamoto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Garnier is trying to maintain the position but Yamamoto is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Garnier preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Garnier is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Yamamoto has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Garnier defend it? Yamamoto steps over the head and cranks it - Garnier is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Yamamoto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Norifumi Yamamoto!
Our winner, Norifumi Yamamoto, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 265+ lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Beaumanoir fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Beaumanoir takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Beaumanoir. Beautiful body shot.
Water Law moves into range and connects with a jab.
Beaumanoir connects with a crisp jab.
Water Law throws the left hand but Beaumanoir avoids the punch easily.
Beaumanoir swings widly with a right hand
and Water Law counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Water Law is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Beaumanoir like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Beaumanoir from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trafalgar Water Law!
An out of breath Trafalgar Water Law thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
SPARTA 47
Date: Apr 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Monteil throws out a loose jab but Hershon uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Monteil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hershon misses with a body kick.
Monteil takes a kick to the side of the head.
Monteil swings for the body but Hershon moves out of range.
Monteil looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hershon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Monteil throws a hook but Hershon blocks it.
Monteil walks into a stiff left hand from Hershon.
Monteil doesn't manage to clinch there - Hershon circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hershon.
Hershon lands a body shot.
Hershon misses the shot to the body.
Monteil lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monteil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hershon manages to avoid it.
Monteil scores with a hook to the body. Hershon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hershon misses with the combination.
#T1#
Hershon throws a front kick that sends Monteil stumbling back into the cage.
Hershon slips a straight right by Monteil.
Hershon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hershon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#
It looks like Alex Monteil has been cut.
Hershon slips a jab from Monteil.
Hershon staying out of range there.
Monteil lands a nice shot to the body.
Monteil throws the left hand but Hershon avoids the punch easily.
Monteil tries to clinch up but Hershon circles away and keeps his distance.
Hershon misses with a body shot.
Monteil steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hershon. That one must have hurt.
Hershon lands a leg kick that knocks Monteil off balance momentarily.
Hershon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Monteil misses with a double jab.
#T2#
Monteil moves in looking to clinch but Hershon pushes him off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monteil lands a nice hook to Hershon's body. Hershon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hershon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Monteil. That did some damage!
Hershon tries a head kick but it misses.
Hershon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Monteil closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hershon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monteil makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Monteil lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Monteil misses with a punch on the inside.
Hershon blocks a body shot from Monteil.
Monteil lands with a short shot to the head.
Hershon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Monteil misses with the head strike.
Hershon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
A short body shot lands from Hershon as the two fighters clinch.
Monteil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monteil lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Monteil fails to land.
Hershon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hershon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monteil can't find room to land a body shot as Hershon controls the action.
Monteil misses with a punch on the inside.
Hershon has a couple of punches blocked by Monteil.
Monteil throws a punch but it's blocked by Hershon.
Hershon blocking some punches.
Monteil digs a right hand underneath Hershon's ribcage. Hershon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Monteil creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Hershon. #T4#
Hershon blocks a body shot from Monteil.
Hershon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monteil's elbow.
Monteil is leaning against Hershon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Monteil working aggressively here.
Hershon wants to get back to striking at distance but Monteil won't allow it.
Monteil lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hershon takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hershon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Monteil lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monteil.
Monteil misses with a punch on the inside.
Hershon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monteil's elbow.
Hershon blocking some punches.
Monteil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monteil throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hershons head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex Monteil will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alex Monteil's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Hershon swats away the attempt to clinch by Monteil.
Monteil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monteil throws a nice looking combination but Hershon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A right-left combo lands from Monteil.
Hershon lands a nice hook to Monteil's body. Monteil takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hershon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monteil takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Monteil takes a swing at Hershon's ribcage but misses.
Monteil takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Monteil avoids the head kick by Hershon.
Monteil jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hershon thows a body kick. Monteil tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL2#
Monteil moves into the clinch.
Monteil throws a punch but it's blocked by Hershon.
Hershon blocks a body shot from Monteil. #T1#
Monteil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monteil tries to work over Hershon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monteil has a couple of punches blocked by Hershon.
Monteil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hershon tries a body shot but Monteil blocks it.
Hershon has a couple of punches blocked by Monteil.
Hershon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hershon tries to work over Monteil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monteil struggles to land a body shot inside as Hershon controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hershon.
Alex Monteil seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Monteil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Monteil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monteil working aggressively here.
Hershon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Monteil lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hershon blocking some punches.
Monteil misses with a body punch.
Monteil lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hershon backwards.
Monteil lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hershon backwards.
Monteil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monteil can't find room to land a body shot as Hershon controls the action.
Monteil misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hershon.
Hershon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monteil lands a nice shot to the body.
Hershon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Hershon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Monteil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hershon cracks the inside of Monteil's front leg. #T3#
Monteil throws a body punch but Hershon moves out of range.
A left lands for Hershon.
Monteil connects with a right hand. Hershon shakes it off.
A jab from Monteil misses.
Monteil lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hershon circles away quickly and effectively.
Alex Monteil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monteil throws a body shot but no joy.
Hershon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Monteil takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hershon keeps the fight on the outside.
Hershon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hershon misses with a body kick.
Hershon connects with a solid leg kick.
Hershon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Monteil takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Monteil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Hershon misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monteil throws a sloppy body shot
and Hershon counters with a body kick that stops Monteil in his tracks momentarily.
Hershon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monteil.
Hershon throws a leg kick
and Monteil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hershon throws a head kick but Monteil moves out of range.
Hershon tests Monteil's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monteil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hershon moves away.
Hershon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Monteil has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Monteil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hershon manages to avoid it.
Hershon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monteil now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Monteil connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Monteil's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Monteil closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hershon counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alex Monteil will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alex Monteil's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Monteil on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hershon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hershon defending well as Monteil loads up on a big left hand.
Monteil jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hershon lands with a slapping head kick.
Monteil bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hershon's head backwards.
Hershon tries a head kick but it misses.
Monteil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hershon was well out of range. Poor timing from Monteil.
Monteil throws a lazy uppercut
and Hershon counters with a big head kick but Monteil shrugs it off.
Hershon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monteil.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hershon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Monteil fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hershon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hershon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hershon throws a head kick that misses.
Monteil thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1##CL2#
Monteil rushes Hershon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Monteil has a couple of punches blocked by Hershon.
Monteil keeps control of Hershon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hershon throws a punch but it's blocked by Monteil.
Hershon pushes Monteil back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Monteil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hershon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hershon misses with a body punch.
Hershon tries to circle away but Monteil has him pinned against the cage.
Good body shot from Hershon.
Hershon blocks an uppercut.
Monteil lands a shoulder strike.
Hershon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Hershon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monteil misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monteil lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Monteil misses with the head strike.
Monteil misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monteil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hershon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hershon lands with a light punch inside.
Hershon swings wildly with an uppercut but Monteil uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Hershon.
Monteil misses with a body punch.
Monteil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hershon gets through Monteil's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Hershon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hershon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hershon is trying to break free.
Monteil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monteil pushes Hershon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abel Hershon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monteil misses with a body punch.
Hershon struggles to land a body shot inside as Monteil controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Hershon.
Monteil has a couple of punches blocked by Hershon.
Hershon lands a body punch.
Hershon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hershon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hershon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monteil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Hershon has had enough of the clinch but Monteil keeps him there for the moment.
Nice body punch from Monteil - that landed with a thud.
Alex Monteil is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Monteil has a couple of punches blocked by Hershon.
Hershon tries to throw a body punch but Monteil avoids it by throwing Hershon back against the cage.
Hershon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monteil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hershon lands a shot to the body.
Monteil lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hershon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Monteil misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hershon fails to land.
Monteil tries to work over Hershon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hershon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hershon scores with a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Abel Hershon.
I think Monteil has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Monteil!
A relieved looking Alex Monteil thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
SPARTA 46
Date: Apr 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Sujitsu misses with an uppercut. Garnier saw that one coming.
A big left from Garnier misses.
Garnier slips a jab from Sujitsu.#CL2#
Garnier closes the distance and clinches.
Garnier lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sujitsu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sujitsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garnier lands a body shot.
Garnier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Garnier scores with a shoulder strike.
Garnier works on Sujitsu's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garnier lands a nice shot to the body.
Garnier blocks an uppercut.
Garnier presses Sujitsu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Garnier misses with some punches.
Garnier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garnier scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Garnier presses Sujitsu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Garnier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garnier is leaning against Sujitsu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sujitsu is breathing heavily.
Garnier lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garnier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Garnier.
A shot in the inside from Garnier.
A left hand lands to the body for Garnier.
Nice body punch from Garnier.
Garnier lands a right hand.
Garnier gets through Sujitsu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garnier lands a right hand. #ROC2#
Sujitsu is rocked!
Garnier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Sujitsu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garnier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Garnier scores with a shot to the side of Sujitsu's head.
A hook to the body from Garnier.
Garnier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sujitsu backwards. #T2#
Garnier lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sujitsu fails to land.
We've been informed that Garnier has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A short right from Garnier on the inside.
Sujitsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Garnier.
Sujitsu working aggressively here.
Garnier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sujitsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Garnier.
Sujitsu tries to pull guard but Garnier won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garnier.#BC2#
Garnier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Garnier moves into the clinch.
Garnier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sujitsu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garnier just stands there and leans against the cage.
Garnier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sujitsu backwards.
A hook to the body from Garnier.
Sujitsu throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garnier.
A short uppercut from Garnier.
A right handed body shot lands from Garnier.
Garnier lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
A short right from Garnier.
Garnier creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sujitsu with a big uppercut! Sujitsu tries to clinch up but Garnier pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Sujitsu to the mat! Sujitsu covers up and Garnier unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ronald Garnier!
Ronald Garnier decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
SPARTA 44
Date: Apr 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Jacobs closes the distance and clinches up with Beaumanoir, looking for a takedown. Jacobs pushes Beaumanoir against the cage but Beaumanoir circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jacobs takes one on the button.#CL#
Beaumanoir darts in and clinches Jacobs up against the cage.
Beaumanoir throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacobss head.
Beaumanoir lands a body punch in the clinch.
Beaumanoir lands a body punch. #TD2#
Jacobs pulls guard. #SUB2#
Jacobs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beaumanoir defends well.
Beaumanoir content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Jacobs has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Jacobs is looking for a triangle but Beaumanoir pushes his legs off easily.
Beaumanoir has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Jacobs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beaumanoir defends well.
Beaumanoir knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jacobs on the ground.
Jacobs is trying to control the position but Beaumanoir postures up.
Beaumanoir won't allow Jacobs to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Jacobs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beaumanoir gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Beaumanoir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacobs is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB2#
Jacobs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beaumanoir gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Jacobs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jacobs tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Beaumanoir avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Jacobs is trying to control the position but Beaumanoir postures up.
Beaumanoir looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Beaumanoir sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Beaumanoir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacobs is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Jacobs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beaumanoir defends well.
Beaumanoir is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jacobs controls Beaumanoir momentarily but Beaumanoir frees himself.
Beaumanoir is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Jacobs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beaumanoir defends it easily.
Beaumanoir trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beaumanoir tries to free his leg and advance position but Jacobs is retaining full guard.
Beaumanoir engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Jacobs will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Beaumanoir throws a jab but it's blocked by Jacobs.
Jacobs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Beaumanoir digs a good hook to Jacobs's body.
Jacobs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beaumanoir avoids it really well and circles away.
Beaumanoir sizes up Jacobs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jacobs drives through with a takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Beaumanoir holds on and takes a little breather.
Beaumanoir continues to stall.#T1#
Jacobs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beaumanoir is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Jacobs drops back looking for a leg! Beaumanoir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Beaumanoir manages to kick Jacobs off! Jacobs jumps back into Beaumanoir's guard.
Beaumanoir controlling the position.
Beaumanoir looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Beaumanoir controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Beaumanoir throws a nice looking combination but Jacobs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beaumanoir lands an overhand right.
Marc Beaumanoir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beaumanoir looks to throw the jab but Jacobs is out of range.
Beaumanoir lands a glancing blow to the side of Jacobs's head.
Jacobs moves away from the strike by Beaumanoir.
Beaumanoir scores with the left hand. Jacobs knows he should have avoided that one.
A shot to the liver by Beaumanoir. Beautiful body shot.
Jacobs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jacobs fails with a takedown attempt.
Marc Beaumanoir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Jacobs.#T3#
Jacobs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
Beaumanoir stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beaumanoir wants it to stay on the feet.
Beaumanoir just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Jacobs drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Beaumanoir looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Johnny Jacobs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jacobs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beaumanoir keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully. #T4#
Beaumanoir controlling Jacobs's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beaumanoir is controlling Jacobs's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Beaumanoir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jacobs can do to turn this around?
Jacobs stays in close to Beaumanoir's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Beaumanoir dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jacobs moves forwards but Beaumanoir connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2#
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Beaumanoir napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Beaumanoir is looking for a sweep.
What's Beaumanoir going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Jacobs wants to control but Beaumanoir is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beaumanoir tries to improve position but can't.
Jacobs is looking to take a break and control but Beaumanoir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jacobs throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1#
An elbow from Jacobs crashes against the mat.
Beaumanoir on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Beaumanoir tries to get out of the position.
Beaumanoir wants to control but Jacobs postures up.
Jacobs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beaumanoir keeps working.
A control attempt from Beaumanoir but he's now mounted!
Beaumanoir is trying to reverse the position but instead Jacobs has taken his back - oops!
Beaumanoir tries to escape the position.
Beaumanoir is keeping busy.
#T2#
Jacobs scores with punches and elbows.
Beaumanoir manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jacobs's guard. Nice work there by Beaumanoir.
Jacobs throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Beaumanoir sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jacobs trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Jacobs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beaumanoir gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jacobs is looking to stand up but Beaumanoir isn't so interested in that idea.
Beaumanoir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beaumanoir not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Jacobs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beaumanoir is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Beaumanoir is sitting in close to Jacobs's body. Jacobs has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Beaumanoir is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Beaumanoir is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jacobs.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Johnny Jacobs!
Johnny Jacobs decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
SPARTA 44
Date: Apr 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Chausson moves away from the strike by Larionovich.
Chausson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larionovich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chausson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A lazy left from Chausson finds it's target.#CUT2#
It looks like Bobrov Larionovich has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Larionovich.
Chausson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Larionovich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chausson presses Larionovich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Larionovich blocks a body shot from Chausson.
Chausson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Larionovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Chausson misses with a body punch.
Chausson has a couple of punches blocked by Larionovich.
Larionovich working aggressively here.
Larionovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Larionovich blocks an uppercut.
Chausson throws a punch but it's blocked by Larionovich.
Chausson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chausson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Chausson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chausson.
Larionovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chausson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Larionovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Chausson.
Nice body punch from Chausson - that landed with a thud.
Larionovich has a couple of punches blocked by Chausson.
#T2#
Chausson lands a body punch.
Chausson works on Larionovich's body with a couple of short punches.
Chausson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Larionovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chausson gets through Larionovich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chausson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Larionovich backwards.
Chausson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chausson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chausson scores with a shot to the side of Larionovich's head.
Chausson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Larionovich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chausson.
Larionovich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Larionovich takes a shot to the head.
Chausson lands a body shot.
Chausson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Larionovich backwards. #T3#
Larionovich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chausson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobrov Larionovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chausson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Larionovich pulls guard effortlessly.
Chausson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chausson trying to control the position from guard on top but Larionovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chausson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Chausson is sitting in close to Larionovich's body. Larionovich has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Chausson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Chausson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Larionovich.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bobrov Larionovich!
A less than humble Bobrov Larionovich misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
SPARTA 39
Date: Apr 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Chausson throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD#
and Muramasa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Muramasa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Muramasa wants to control from the top but Chausson keeps moving. #SUB#
Muramasa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Muramasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chausson is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chausson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Muramasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Chausson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Muramasa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Muramasa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chausson keeping moving, preventing Muramasa from controlling successfully.
Chausson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Muramasa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Muramasa is really struggling to control Chausson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big right from Chausson misses.
Chausson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Muramasa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chausson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Chausson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muramasa paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Muramasa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Muramasa is pressing down on Chausson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chausson is holding on for now. #SUB#
Muramasa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Muramasa is working for a kimura but Chausson is defending it quite comfortably.
Muramasa wants to free his trapped foot but Chausson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chausson trying to hold on to Muramasa's head to control him but Muramasa postures up.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chausson wants to improve his position but Muramasa is controlling well.
Muramasa wants to control but Chausson is keeping him busy.
Muramasa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chausson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chausson is looking to improve his position.
Muramasa wants to control but Chausson is keeping him busy. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Muramasa maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Chausson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Muramasa has cracked it and Chausson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Muramasa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miyazawa Muramasa!
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Event:
SPARTA 38
Date: Apr 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Beaumanoir just misses with a punch to the body.
Hale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hale avoids the body shot from Beaumanoir.
#TD#
Hale gets a double leg takedown into Beaumanoir's guard.
Hale stopping the sweep attempt from Beaumanoir.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Beaumanoir can do anything to dispel that myth.
Beaumanoir is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hale definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Hale drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Hale seems to have locked his on tight now - Beaumanoir screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Hale, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Keiki Hale!
A victorious Keiki Hale thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
SPARTA 33
Date: Mar 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Rasgado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chausson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chausson throws a lazy uppercut
and Rasgado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Marc Antoine Chausson has been cut.
Chausson digs a good body shot into Rasgado's ribs.
Rasgado has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yaw-Yan Ardigma in the buildup to the fight.
Chausson misses with a looping left.
Rasgado misses with a straight right.
Rasgado connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chausson. Chausson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chausson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rasgado moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chausson misses with a left hand
and Rasgado counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Rasgado has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chausson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chausson throws a punch but it's blocked by Rasgado.
Rasgado misses with a punch on the inside.
Rasgado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rasgado creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chausson working aggressively here.
#T1#
Rasgado misses with a punch on the inside.
Rasgado blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Chausson.
Rasgado throws a punch but it's blocked by Chausson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chausson.
Chausson misses with a punch on the inside.
Rasgado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chausson blocks an uppercut.
Rasgado has a couple of punches blocked by Chausson.
A head punch on the inside from Chausson fails to land.
Chausson can't find room to land a body shot as Rasgado controls the action.
Rasgado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chausson.
Rasgado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rasgado lands a nice uppercut.
Rasgado misses with some punches.
#T2#
Rasgado blocking some punches.
Chausson misses with some punches.
Chausson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rasgado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rasgado throws a head punch that misses.
Rasgado blocks an uppercut.
Chausson lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chausson prevents a body shot from Rasgado.
Rasgado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rasgado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chausson has a couple of punches blocked by Rasgado.
A head punch on the inside from Rasgado fails to land.
Rasgado blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chausson.
Rasgado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chausson backwards.
Rasgado lands a hook that snaps the head of Chausson backwards. #T3#
Rasgado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chausson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Rasgado.
Chausson misses with a punch on the inside.
Chausson lands with a short shot to the head.
Rasgado throws a punch but it's blocked by Chausson.
Chausson misses with some punches.
Chausson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chausson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chausson prevents a body shot from Rasgado.
Rasgado lands with a left to the head.
Chausson misses with a body punch.
Chausson swings wildly with an uppercut but Rasgado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rasgado misses with some punches.
Chausson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Chausson is leaning against Rasgado and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chausson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rasgado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chausson backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rasgado blocks an uppercut.
Chausson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rasgado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chausson working aggressively here.
Rasgado misses with a punch to the body.
Rasgado throws a head punch that misses.
Rasgado is trying to force a seperation but Chausson has the dominant position.
Rasgado throws a head punch that misses.
Chausson pushes Rasgado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rasgado misses with a punch on the inside.
Chausson swings wildly with an uppercut but Rasgado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chausson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ricardo Rasgado will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marc Antoine Chausson's cut.
That's time! Rasgado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A cross from Rasgado lands.
A jab from Rasgado misses.
It seemed like Chausson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chausson throws a big shot that misses.
Rasgado connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chausson misses with a body punch
and Rasgado counters with a stiff right hand.
Rasgado misses with an uppercut
and Chausson counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rasgado darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#
Chausson is rocked!#CL2#
Chausson moves into the clinch.
Chausson is still on wobbly legs! Can Rasgado finish him?
Rasgado blocking some punches.
Chausson tries a body shot but Rasgado blocks it.
Chausson blocking some punches.
Rasgado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rasgado throws a punch but it's blocked by Chausson.
Chausson seems to have recovered his senses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Chausson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Rasgado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chausson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rasgado's elbow.
Rasgado misses with the head strike.
Rasgado lands a body punch.
Ricardo Rasgado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rasgado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Rasgado.
Rasgado blocking some punches.
Chausson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rasgado's elbow.
Chausson blocks an uppercut.
Rasgado misses with the head strike.
Rasgado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chausson backwards.
Chausson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chausson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chausson pushes Rasgado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chausson misses with a punch on the inside.
Chausson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rasgado backwards.
Chausson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Chausson.
Rasgado lands with a right to the head.
Rasgado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rasgado blocking some punches.
#T2#
Chausson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rasgado controls his hands.
Chausson swings wildly with an uppercut but Rasgado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chausson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Chausson.
A shot in the inside from Rasgado.
Chausson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rasgado's elbow.
Chausson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chausson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chausson presses Rasgado against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chausson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rasgado.
Rasgado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chausson backwards.
Rasgado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chausson backwards.
Chausson has a couple of punches blocked by Rasgado.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rasgado. #T3#
Chausson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rasgado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rasgado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chausson throws a head punch that misses.
Rasgado scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rasgado misses with a punch on the inside.
Chausson misses with a punch on the inside.
Chausson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chausson prevents a body shot from Rasgado.
Rasgado misses with some punches.
A short right from Rasgado on the inside.
Rasgado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chausson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chausson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chausson misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Chausson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chausson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chausson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chausson swings wildly with an uppercut but Rasgado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chausson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rasgado throws a head punch that misses.
Chausson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chausson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chausson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rasgado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chausson backwards.
Rasgado presses Chausson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rasgado.
Rasgado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Rasgado.
Rasgado throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Rasgado dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marc Antoine Chausson's cut.
That's time! Rasgado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Chausson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rasgado scores with a nice head shot.
Chausson misses with a right hand
and Rasgado counters with a huge left! Chausson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Rasgado isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Chausson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Rasgado!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Rasgado!
Ricardo Rasgado was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
SPARTA 32
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Jacobs is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Beaumanoir's half guard.
Beaumanoir is staying active underneath Jacobs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jacobs seems to be working for a kimura but Beaumanoir defends the submission attempt.
Jacobs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Beaumanoir tries to roll over but Jacobs keeps him under control.
Jacobs has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jacobs trying to control the action but Beaumanoir is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jacobs is working for a kimura but Beaumanoir is defending it quite comfortably.
Beaumanoir won't allow Jacobs to pass to mount. #T1#
Jacobs prevents Beaumanoir from improving his position.
Jacobs content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Beaumanoir is holding on to half guard well.
Jacobs lands with a punch from half guard.
Beaumanoir is trying to control but can't.
Beaumanoir is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jacobs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beaumanoir wants to control but Jacobs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jacobs trying to control the action but Beaumanoir is working from the bottom.
Jacobs is taking a breather. Beaumanoir says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Beaumanoir manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Beaumanoir pulls Jacobs in close to his closed guard and prevents Jacobs from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jacobs looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Beaumanoir is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Jacobs tries to free his leg and advance position but Beaumanoir is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Beaumanoir rushes Jacobs and presses him up against the cage.
Beaumanoir is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Beaumanoir has a couple of punches blocked by Jacobs.
Jacobs wants a takedown but no success here.
Jacobs is trying to force a seperation but Beaumanoir has the dominant position.
Beaumanoir stops a takedown attempt from Jacobs.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beaumanoir stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jacobs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A shot in the inside from Beaumanoir.
Beaumanoir lands with a right to the head.
Beaumanoir gets underhooks to prevent Jacobs's takedown attempt.
#T4#
A short left from Beaumanoir.
Good body shot from Beaumanoir.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Beaumanoir.
Beaumanoir throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacobss head.
Beaumanoir works on Jacobs's body with a couple of short punches.
Beaumanoir gets through Jacobs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Beaumanoir scores with a nice short uppercut.
Beaumanoir lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beaumanoir lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Beaumanoir.
Beaumanoir lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Beaumanoir.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beaumanoir presses Jacobs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Beaumanoir lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beaumanoir.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beaumanoir.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Beaumanoir dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Beaumanoir fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jacobs, pushing him back against the cage.
Jacobs looking to throw knees to the head but Beaumanoir is blocking nicely.
Beaumanoir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beaumanoir lands a left hand.
Beaumanoir misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jacobs goes for a takedown attempt but Beaumanoir pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Beaumanoir cracks Jacobs with a good jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beaumanoir.
Beaumanoir misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beaumanoir lands a jab to the head.
Jacobs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Beaumanoir scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jacobs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beaumanoir cracks Jacobs on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Jacobs falls backwards against the cage. Beaumanoir follows up with more strikes that drop Jacobs to his knees. Beaumanoir keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Jacobs! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marc Beaumanoir!
A victorious Marc Beaumanoir thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Johnny Jacobs was interviewed post fight and said 'sorry to the fans'.
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Event:
SPARTA 31
Date: Mar 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Gravano slips a jab from Garnier.
Garnier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gravano was well out of range. Poor timing from Garnier.
Gravano has a takedown stuffed.
Garnier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gravano's hands.#CUT#
It looks like Billy Gravano has been cut.
Gravano shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Garnier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gravano tries to score a body lock takedown but Garnier shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ronald Garnier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Gravano.
Garnier lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Garnier.
Garnier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Gravano is rocked!#TD2#
Gravano lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garnier tries to get to full guard but Gravano has control of the leg. #T1##SUB2#
Gravano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Gravano seems to be working for a kimura but Garnier defends the submission attempt.
Gravano is pressing down on Garnier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garnier is holding on for now.
Gravano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Garnier is looking for a sweep. Gravano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gravano connects with a nice short shot to Garnier's temple.
Gravano prevents Garnier from improving his position.#T2#
Garnier is concentrating on defense, preventing Gravano from advancing position.
Garnier's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Garnier wants to improve his position but Gravano is controlling well.
Garnier on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Garnier is trying to get back to full guard.
Gravano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Gravano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Gravano is looking for a kimura here.
Gravano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Garnier wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Gravano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Garnier wants to control but Gravano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gravano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gravano working Garnier over with strikes.
Garnier tries to get to full guard but Gravano has control of the leg.
Gravano is thwarting Garnier's attempts to control the position.
Garnier is refusing to be controlled, as Gravano sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Gravano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garnier has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4##SUB2#
Gravano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garnier sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Gravano looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gravano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garnier knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garnier is staying active underneath Gravano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Gravano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Gravano's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Garnier misses with a wild body shot.
Garnier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garnier, as that shot connected.
Garnier throws a hook to the side of Gravano's head but Gravano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice sprawl there from Garnier as Gravano shoots in.
Garnier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garnier throws a body punch but Gravano moves out of range.
Gravano misses with a takedown attempt - Garnier sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Garnier. Those never looked like landing.
Gravano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravano walks into a left hand.
Gravano is still on wobbly legs! Can Garnier finish him?
Gravano walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Garnier swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ronald Garnier!
After winning the bout, Ronald Garnier thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Billy Gravano was interviewed post fight and said 'sorry to my fans i'll train my ass off for the next one.'.
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Event:
SPARTA 31
Date: Mar 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Harvey misses with a looping right.
Monteil swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Monteil misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Monteil moves away from the strike by Harvey.
Harvey goes for a double leg but Monteil avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Monteil continues to drive forward.
It seemed like Monteil was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Harvey goes for a double leg but Monteil avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Monteil continues to drive forward.
Monteil scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD#
Harvey closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Monteil to the mat! Monteil manages to get full guard.
Harvey wants to pass the guard but Monteil is keeping the position.
Harvey is looking to pass into half guard but Monteil pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Monteil is in guard.#REVB#
Monteil is stalling in the full guard.
Monteil wants to pass the guard but Harvey is keeping the position.
Monteil trying to control the position from guard on top but Harvey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monteil looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
Harvey has his feet on Monteil's thighs here. He's pushed Monteil off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Monteil screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonathan Harvey!
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